Thurles Information

No Stranger To The Rain.

Its raining non stop here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary today, so for those of you with a roof over your head, we bring you a ballad from the voice of Sean Keane.

Sean Keane, by the way, will be appearing here in Co. Tipperary this month, on Tuesday, April 30th at Cahir House Hotel with John Glenn, Pat McKenna, PJ Murrihy, Aishling Rafferty, Martin Cuffe and Effie Neill; backed by John Dolan and the ‘Off the Kuff’ band.
Doors for this Tipp Mid West Radio Concert will open at 7:00pm, with the concert beginning sharp at 8:00pm.

Tickets are available for pre-sale now, priced €25. Same can be purchased over the phone; Tel: 062 52 555.
From next week tickets are available from Tipp Mid West Radio Station on St Michael’s Street in Tipperary Town; Danny Ryan’s Music Shop in Tipperary Town and at Noel Fahy’s Footwear Shop in Cashel.

No Stranger To The Rain.

Lyrics: American singer and songwriter Sonny Curtis.
Vocals: Irish Co. Galway singer and musician Sean Keane.

No Stranger To The Rain.

I’m no stranger to the rain,
I’m a friend of thunder,
Friend, is it any wonder lightning strikes me?
I’ve fought with the devil,
Got down on his level,
But never gave in, so he gave up on me.
I’m no stranger to the rain,
I can spot bad weather,
And I’m good at finding shelter in a downpour.
I’ve been sacrificed by brothers,
Crucified by lovers,
Through it all, I withstood the pain.
I’m no stranger to the rain.
When I get that foggy feeling,
The one I’m feeling now,
If I don’t keep my head, I may drown,
It’s hard to keep believing,
I’ll even come out even,
While the rain beats a hole in the ground,
And tonight, it’s really coming down.
I’m no stranger to the rain,
There’ll always be tomorrow,
And I’ll beg, steal, or borrow a little sunshine.
I’ll put this cloud behind me,
That’s how the man designed me,
To ride the wind and dance in a hurricane,
I’m no stranger to the rain.
I’m no stranger to the rain,
I’m a friend of thunder,
Friend, is it any wonder lightning strikes me?
I’ll put this cloud behind me,
That’s how the man designed me,
To ride the wind and dance in a hurricane.
I’m no stranger to the rain.
I’m no stranger to the rain.

END

Death Of John Williams, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on Friday last 5th April 2024, of Mr John Williams, Woodlands Green, Renmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his wife Mary (née McGuinness); Mr Williams sadly passed away, following a sudden illness, while in the care of staff at Galway University Hospital.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sons John and Brian, daughters Annette and Valerie, grandchildren Kevin, Isabel and Max.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Williams will repose at “Áras Naofa” within the grounds of the Church of St Oliver Plunkett, Renmore, on Monday afternoon, April 8th, from 5:30pm, with removal at 6:30pm to the adjacent church.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Mr Williams on his arrival at the Church on Monday evening at 6:45pm approximately. A private cremation will follow.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Williams, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Williams family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Mary Dwyer, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Saturday 6th April 2024, of Mrs Mary Dwyer (née Mulhern), No. 55 Childers Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Drumlumman, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.

Pre-deceased by her husband Bill, parents Jimmy and Una (Mulhern); Mrs Dwyer passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while in the care of staff of Marymount Hospice, Cork.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; daughters Niamh, Aisling and Grainne, grandchildren Rhys, Eden and Frankie, daughter-in-law Maria, son-in-law Peter, sister Gertie, brothers Junior, Seamus and Rory. nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, good neighbours and great friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Dwyer will repose at her residence (E41 KX59) on Monday afternoon, April 8th from 4:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles, on Tuesday morning, April 9th, at 9:30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Dwyer, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Dwyer family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marymount Hospice.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.

Death Of Mr Seamus Kennedy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Saturday 6th April 2024, of Mr Seamus Kennedy, (Funeral Director) Castlequater House, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his sister Marie (Fogarty) and grandnephew John (Ryan), Mr Kennedy passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Milford Care Centre, Co. Limerick.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; his loving wife Zita, adored daughter Karina and her partner William, brother Fr. Denis (Holy Ghost Fathers, CSSp. Dublin), sister Margaret (Ryan), sisters-in-law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, extended relatives, neighbours, Dr. Liam Casserly and his team at the renal dept. University Hospital Limerick, and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Kennedy will repose at Kennedys, Funeral Home, Castlequater, Borrisoleigh, Thurles (E41 VX81) on Monday afternoon, April 8th, from 4:30pm until 7:00pm.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh, Thurles on Tuesday afternoon, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm, followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (V14 PV30).

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Kennedy, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Kennedy family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: No flowers. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Care Centre Limerick.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

MTU Launch Cybersecurity Scholarship Programme.

Munster Technological University (MTU) latter, the merger between two institutes of technology, (Cork Institute of Technology and the Institute of Technology, Tralee since January 2021), has launched a cybersecurity scholarship programme, with applications now open to students.

All successful applicants are being invited to join a 10-month programme where they will receive a tax-free scholarship of €38,000.

While participants do not need to have a cybersecurity or IT background to apply, the programme will be provided with the necessary skills to evaluate, select and validate ideas for new cybersecurity products and services, which will contribute to the creation of new start-ups and innovations.

Students from IT, humanities and business are welcome to apply with the purpose of this programme to form teams with the combined abilities to produce the best cybersecurity innovations/startups.

The Chair of cybersecurity at MTU, Dr Donna O’Shea has stated: “To our potential participants: This is not just another training or startup programme, it’s a journey towards becoming pioneers in cybersecurity innovation and for you to make your mark on the world. We have the people, the mentors and some of the most advanced cyber security research infrastructure in Ireland for you to realise your success. Our graduates will be catalysts, educators, and leaders—architecting innovative cyber security solutions that bolster our national security and propel Ireland to the forefront of global cyber entrepreneurship.”